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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 4965 in the Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #4965

Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 4965 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief), narrated by It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shuaib, from his father, that his grandfather said:, states: ""The price of a shield at the time of the Messenger of Allah was ten Dirhams.""

The Book of Cutting off the Hand of the Thief

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

أَخْبَرَنَا خَلاَّدُ بْنُ أَسْلَمَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ كَانَ ثَمَنُ الْمِجَنِّ عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَشْرَةَ دَرَاهِمَ ‏.‏

"The price of a shield at the time of the Messenger of Allah was ten Dirhams."

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Amr bin Shuaib, from his father, that his grandfather said:

Context

This narration provides insight into the historical context of trade during the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It mentions the price of a shield, which was ten Dirhams, illustrating the economic conditions and values of that era. This detail enriches our understanding of the historical practices and the significance of trade in early Islamic society.

Modern Application

Understanding historical prices and trade practices can inform modern economic discussions. It encourages individuals to appreciate the evolution of commerce and the importance of fair pricing in today's market.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Prophetic Events and Buying and Selling because it provides a historical reference to the economic practices during the time of the Prophet.

Historical Prophetic Events Buying and Selling